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1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Posted by The Thread-WeaverFor group 0
Lambrac
player, 45 posts
Lantanna Rogue
I'm not a thief!
Fri 7 Aug 2009
at 13:37
  • msg #150

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

OOC: Ahem, I retrieved the chest in #142. :p Even if I probably had to put it down again to loot bodies.

Lambrac took the chest back from Abbas, slightly annoyed. "Until I place the chest into the hands of Professor Kraust Hingleswip, it remains the property of Mistress Jala Ghusoon. As her personal security consultant, and appointed courier of said chest, I will be the one to decide what is done with it towards the completion of this task. In that capacity, I retain the right to determine its contents if I feel such information is essential for this purpose." he recited. There was probably a contract somewhere. "Which I will decide and do when we are somewhere safe, rather than standing in the street near four dead men and babbling like a couple of geese." He was slightly aware that his own verbiage contributed to the babbling, but the point had to be made.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:38, Fri 07 Aug 2009.
Jibril
player, 62 posts
Fashionable and stylish
cleric of Azuth
Fri 7 Aug 2009
at 13:37
  • msg #151

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Krogan:
I don't honestly care all that much about what's in the box.  As far as I'm concerned,  you're all "war friends" and I don't steal from "war friends".    Still, I could carry the thing somewhere, at least until we're off the streets?


Jibril studied the big, ugly brute in front of him.  "If you want to help, I'd rather you carry that unconscious assassin over there to the inn for us.  He knows part of the mystery I think we should learn. The other part is inside of that chest."

Abbas
player, 61 posts
Fri 7 Aug 2009
at 14:26
  • msg #152

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

The elf surrendered the chest back to Lambrac - the former's concern had been seeing the package protected, not need of having possession of it.  Even though Lambrac had only momentarily set it aside , Abbas was concerned with it remaining unattended."The longer we tarry here, the more time for other ambushes to be arranged.  Wasting another quarter glass here is imprudent, and not in keeping with protecting the chest nor complying with the spirit of the Professor's request or your Mistress' courier duty.

"If you wish to interrogate him, Jibril, then bring him along.  My interest is seeing the chest to the Professor and travelling out to explore, not seeking revenge for actions between the Calimshan nobility.  You know the name of the person that initiated the attack and what he appears to look like; what do you expect the assassins to say besides, 'We were hired by the fat human to kill you and deliver the chest to him at his domicile?' - assuming they could say domicile, I suppose."


Abbas shook his head slowly, then nodded down the roadway."We're safer back in the Professor's demesne than here in the street or any tavern complicit with the attackers.

"Krogan, I acknowledge that you are certainly of better quality than most tales told by my people of yours.  Perhaps we might speak of such differences as the group walks, but Fareeda is correct in that we should be moving from here and swiftly."

Jibril
player, 63 posts
Fashionable and stylish
cleric of Azuth
Fri 7 Aug 2009
at 14:54
  • msg #153

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Abbas:
"If you wish to interrogate him, Jibril, then bring him along.  My interest is seeing the chest to the Professor and travelling out to explore, not seeking revenge for actions between the Calimshan nobility.  You know the name of the person that initiated the attack and what he appears to look like; what do you expect the assassins to say besides, 'We were hired by the fat human to kill you and deliver the chest to him at his domicile?' - assuming they could say domicile, I suppose."</blue>


Annoyed, Jibril moved over to the sleeping assassin and rummaged through is backpack.  "Ah, I forgot I had these..." He retrieved a pair of manacles from his pack and promptly cuffed his snoring attacker. He then searched the assassin's person, hoping to find a dagger or similar weapon on him.  He turned to Abbas after he finished his attack. "I doubt that you're a native Calishite, and even if you are, you should know that just because someone names himself 'Ubdall Kareed' while they are attempting to kill you, it doesn't mean they are being polite with the truth. In fact, I even doubt that your true name is Abbas, so why should I believe that fat pig."  He kicked the assassin awake. "This one here has more motive to tell me the truth, if he so values his life." He sneered down at the man. "Get up you bastard! You're coming with us. If you want to live, you'll tell me what I want to know, but now isn't the place.  Attempt to flee, and you're good as dead."

OOC: Jibril will attempt to intimidate the assassin into submission, using the killer's own dagger as a threat if he has one on his person. If not, he'll threaten him with his quarterstaff.

07:51, Today: Jibril rolled 7 using 1d20. Intimidate skill.

This message was last edited by the player at 18:21, Fri 07 Aug 2009.
Thaniel
player, 15 posts
By my ancestor's honor,
You will never escape me.
Sat 8 Aug 2009
at 01:30
  • msg #154

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Thaniel tried to contain himself. Professor Kraust Hingleswip?! You've got to be joking! How fortuitous! I can't believe... the Gods must be guiding my quest. Thank the fates that we intervened in this tussle. I - I can't believe it may be just this easy. Shaking the thoughts from his head, Thaniel spoke in a calm and even tone - not betraying the thoughts that ran marathons through his mind. "Hingleswip, you say?" The man smiled. "I've heard of him, quite the... eccentric fellow from what they say. Just arrived back in Calimport not too long ago, eh? I don't suppose you can do a traveler a favor and perhaps allow us to meet him. I've only heard stories but I must say that I'm intrigued to meet the man behind the rumors."

Moving up to Abbas as he walked, the hooded man nodded to Krogan and motioned to him, as if indicating that the orc should stay close to him and resume his duties. "Abbas is it? Well, what we learned from some locals in the tavern was that the robust man's name was Ubdall Kareed, apparently some sort of criminal chief who answers to someone even higher - though we received no name. I am not native to this city, so I know little else. I do think it would be wise to move along from this area of the street though."

"You mentioned going out and exploring? Are you planning on heading north? Or, to the Marching Mountains perhaps?

Krogan
player, 37 posts
I'm always up
for a fight!
Sat 8 Aug 2009
at 13:56
  • msg #155

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Krogan easily hefted the manacled assassin over his shoulder, ready to dump him on the ground if need be.

"Thaniel is correct.  The cowardly bartender and his patrons all knew of the round human.  He's a celebrity of some menace here, it seems. 
He grinned at the turn of phrase, then looked at Jibril.
Finding out information about his boss shouldn't be hard, but might not be useful, as he probably knows little that isn't common knowledge.  Of course, he MIGHT know something about what's in the box and why that Ubdall fellow is taking time from his "busy schedule" to harass you lot.

The orc nodded at Thaniel's hand motion and moved closer to him, as it he were trying not to stray too far from the man. He still had the assassin over his shoulder, though Krogan kept the shackled man over the shoulder away from Thaniel.

I've worked up a bit of a thirst, my friends.  Where to?
The Thread-Weaver
GM, 104 posts
Look upon my works
And despair!
Sun 9 Aug 2009
at 10:49
  • msg #156

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Krogan's dragon aura expanded through the group, healing some of the wounds sustained by Abbas and Lambrac.

Lambrac and Krogan began a quick search of the downed assassins, putting the loot in a pile for all to see.
-3 x Scimitar
-1 x Falchion
-3 x Kukri (The leader's kukri seems of a much higher quality than the rest)
-5 x Leather Armour (2 of which are now beyond use)
-A belt pouch on the sleeping leader containing 10 platinum pieces, a rolled up piece of parchment and two gems, both a crystalline blue in colour.


As several members of the group debated whether or not to investigate the chest, Jibril moved over to the unconscious leader of the assassins, pulling a pair of manacles from his backpack. He shackled the man's wrists together and then took his well-crafted kukri, giving the man a good kick to wake him up.

Hearing Jibril's attempt at intimidation, the man merely laughed through bloodstained teeth, his breathing coming in sharp gasps. "Foolish priest. You honestly believe I will tell you anything?" he coughed again, spots of dark blood spraying across the dusty floor. "I fear not pain nor death so save yourself the effort. Sulaiman may have underestimated your little group this time but do not fret, others will soon follow. Watch your back, friend - the jungle will not be the only thing you'll have to fear." He laughed again, evidently an agonising effort and groaned as Krogan stepped forward to sling him across his huge shoulders.
Krogan
player, 38 posts
I'm always up
for a fight!
Sun 9 Aug 2009
at 13:06
  • msg #157

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

After loading the weapons, coins and gems into a sack (if others tried to stop him, he'd let them take the stuff instead, not wanting to seem like he was taking it for himself), Krogan hefted the assassin onto a broad shoulder.

"Alright, everyone, where to?  And.....well, are you sure you STILL want "laughing boy" here?"   

The burly orc started bouncing the assassin on his large shoulder, grinning as the criminal groaned with each impact.
Then Krogan stopped and looked at the others.

"Not that he isn't a certain amount of FUN, of course."

Since everyone seemed as healed as they were going to get from his power, Krogan shifted his concentration from the Vigor of the Dragon's Heart to the Eyes of the Dragon, to keep watch for more danger.
This message was last edited by the player at 13:09, Sun 09 Aug 2009.
Lambrac
player, 46 posts
Lantanna Rogue
I'm not a thief!
Sun 9 Aug 2009
at 13:40
  • msg #158

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Perhaps it was the time to recover from the battle, or the orc's boisterous attitude, or the lingering sensations from Jala's love-making, but Lambrac found he felt somewhat better now. The pain of his injuries was lessened, though he still needed some bandages on his bad cuts, or better yet, a curative potion, if only he had the coin to afford one.

He considered the new-comers. The orc might have been a concern, but he seemed too good-spirited to be the brutish thug he'd heard traveller's tales of. Orcs didn't dwell on Lantan, so perhaps all he'd heard had been mere prejudice. And Thaniel, another elf, seemed trustworthy enough. He seemed quite interested in the possibility meeting the professor, though it seemed more like serendipity than some conspiracy to place someone close to him.

"Let's go. Anywhere but here. Preferably somewhere safe so we can go over this issue."

"And leave the thug," Lambrac suggested. "We can't do worse to him than Sulaiman will when he finds out he lost a perfectly good ambush to a jhasina, a priest, an elf, a gnome, and an engineer." he commented, hoping that this Sulaiman inspired more fear than Jibril did.


OOC: Bluff 16
Jibril
player, 64 posts
Fashionable and stylish
cleric of Azuth
Sun 9 Aug 2009
at 14:28
  • msg #159

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Lambrac:
"And leave the thug," Lambrac suggested. "We can't do worse to him than Sulaiman will when he finds out he lost a perfectly good ambush to a jhasina, a priest, an elf, a gnome, and an engineer." he commented, hoping that this Sulaiman inspired more fear than Jibril did.


Jibril unrolled the parchment and studied it.  When he heard Lambrac's suggestion, he smiled evilly. "Oh, you are wicked, my friend. But first, we should strip him nude and tie him up in the silks of the jhasina for extra effect.  I personally was thinking of having him locked up in the cells in the Azuthian temple after I was done with him.  The Magistrati don't take kindly to those who have assaulted members of the priesthood. They frequently perform magical experiments on their inmates--unwilling subjects if you wish. I've heard that some involve castration."

07:21, Today: Jibril rolled 17 using 1d20. Bluff skill.
Linni
NPC, 18 posts
Eccentric gnomeling
sorceress extraordinaire!
Mon 10 Aug 2009
at 18:12
  • msg #160

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Linni listened as the others began bickering about the chest and as the leader of the assassins was roughed up by Krogan and Jibril. She shook her head as Krogan mentioned finding another tavern. "No. Uncle will need to know about this attack - and you will not open that chest." She glared at Jibril. "What's in there is none of your business."

She turned and made off down the street, stepping over the assassin she had turned to charcoal as if to remind the group of her abilities. "Come on, we're not far away now."
Jibril
player, 66 posts
Fashionable and stylish
cleric of Azuth
Mon 10 Aug 2009
at 18:44
  • msg #161

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Linni:
"No. Uncle will need to know about this attack - and you will not open that chest." She glared at Jibril. "What's in there is none of your business."


Jibril ignored the sassy gnome. "It became my business when I was attacked over it." He turned to the others, "What inn are we going to?"

11:43, Today: Jibril rolled 8 using 1d20. knowledge--local. (for any nearby local establishment suitable for the task at hand)
Lambrac
player, 47 posts
Lantanna Rogue
I'm not a thief!
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 00:54
  • msg #162

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Linni was higher up in the chain of command, so Lambrac shrugged. "Very well, let us just get this chest to the professor and be done with it."
Krogan
player, 39 posts
I'm always up
for a fight!
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 06:32
  • msg #163

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Krogan looked around at the others, not yet seeming to notice the weight of the assassin over his broad shoulder.

So, what is the final decision?  Do we take "Lumpy" or leave him for the dogs to eat?  I'm content either way, of course.

He grinned at them.
Leaving the man would certainly free him up to better fight, and the orc certainly had no questions of his own to ask the robed man.   Still, the lithe murderer was very light, so Krogan was prepared to wear him like a foxfur stole for the remainder of their journey, if he needed.  Currently, the orc had him over his left shoulder, head facing front.
Thaniel
player, 16 posts
By my ancestor's honor,
You will never escape me.
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 07:12
  • msg #164

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Thaniel watched the unsuccessful interrogation and sighed, rolling his eyes.

Turning to Krogan, he shook his head. "Carrying an unconscious man through the streets will do nothing but attract the wrong kind of attention. Even if they are criminals, who knows how far the influence reaches of the man who hired him. We have a small window of time where, as far as any crime lord knows, we were killed by these fine chaps. Lets let them think that, leave these assassins in our wake, and get out of here." Thaniel picked up his pace slightly.

The man gestured to the side of the road. "Just leave him here. He was only doing his job. I'm sure he'll receive more fitting a punishment from his employers then from us carting him through the streets. Lets leave him to rot and be done with it."
Krogan
player, 40 posts
I'm always up
for a fight!
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 08:55
  • msg #165

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Krogan nodded to Thaniel.
Sound logic, my friend.  There'll be time for 'souveniers' later, certainly. 

Grunting, he threw the assassin through the air into an alley, as hard as he could.

Seeing the man land a respectable distance down the narrow passage, landing in garbage, Krogan grunted in satisfaction and looked at his friend again.

I'm not sure, but that could be my best distance yet!  He grinned.

Jauntily, he followed the others.
Lambrac
player, 48 posts
Lantanna Rogue
I'm not a thief!
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 09:57
  • msg #166

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Lambrac watched the assassin fly down the alley. "An excellent throw, sir." he said drily. "Let's go. Which way back on to the walkways?"
Abbas
player, 62 posts
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 11:45
  • msg #167

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Abbas nodded as Jibril's desire to sidetrek across the city was curbed, and his intent to delay further to snoop was also checked by Linni and the others, himself included.  The elven swordsman found his breath slightly easier, so he moved back into the front to head back towards the Professor's mansion.
Jibril
player, 68 posts
Fashionable and stylish
cleric of Azuth
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 13:22
  • msg #168

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Krogan:
Seeing the man land a respectable distance down the narrow passage, landing in garbage, Krogan grunted in satisfaction and looked at his friend again.


Silently, Jibril went over to the assassin to see if he was still conscious after the throw. If not, he was prepared to use first aid on the rogue to wake him, so it would be easier for him to walk the streets. He checks to make sure his manacles are still tightly fitted on him.  "Get up. You're coming with me." With the sharp kukri in hand and his holy symbol prominently displayed, Jibril searched the drudach byways above for an amlakkar to assist him taking the assassin to a place to be questioned.
The Thread-Weaver
GM, 108 posts
Look upon my works
And despair!
Tue 11 Aug 2009
at 21:15
  • msg #169

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

As the others began to carry on down the street back towards the Professor's laboratory, Jibril went over to the assassin, not happy to just leave the only survivor from the assassination attempt.

The Drensiir assassin had lost consciousness after krogan's throw and his left arm was twisted badly out of the shape, dislocated and probably broken. Jibril worked quickly to stabilise the assassin's condition, though it was clear it would be some hours, possibly longer, before he would wake without magical aid.
Krogan
player, 44 posts
I'm always up
for a fight!
Wed 12 Aug 2009
at 00:21
  • msg #170

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Krogan, while seeming not to stray too far from the thin, cloaked man that he'd entered with fray with, walked over to Lambrac.
As much as I hate people who are too nosy and ask personal questions, my friend, I was wondering:  Exactly what ARE you fine folks doing?
And, perhaps we can help.  You people ARE pretty entertaining, I have to admit.


The orc grinned broadly, his smile showing his words to be very sincere, not mocking.
Krogan looks about the area as he walked, eyes widening as he tried to see everything.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:24, Wed 12 Aug 2009.
Jibril
player, 69 posts
Fashionable and stylish
cleric of Azuth
Wed 12 Aug 2009
at 00:40
  • msg #171

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Jibril sighed at the unconscious figure. This one was going to need a healing spell to bring him back to a talkative state, but he'd wait until he was in a more secure place to cast it.  He rummaged through his backpack again until he found a small signal whistle.  Looking up at the drudach byways, he started blowing the thing loudly, hoping to draw the attention of the amlakkars.  He needed their help to escort his prisoner.  While he awaited some guards, he turned to Lambrac and the others. "I'll find you at the Professor's later. I've got to take care of this business first."
Lambrac
player, 50 posts
Lantanna Rogue
I'm not a thief!
Wed 12 Aug 2009
at 00:54
  • msg #172

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Lambrac winced at the ear-piercing sound of the whistle, not for its loudness, but for the attention it would bring. "Are you quite sure this is a wise idea? We've already been tricked by your amlakkars, how can you be sure that they won't just come back and finish the job?"

Krogan:
Krogan, while seeming not to stray too far from the thin, cloaked man that he'd entered with fray with, walked over to Lambrac.
As much as I hate people who are too nosy and ask personal questions, my friend, I was wondering:  Exactly what ARE you fine folks doing?
And, perhaps we can help.  You people ARE pretty entertaining, I have to admit.


"I'm wondering that myself." Lambrac began, considered Jibril's actions. "We were transporting this chest to Professor Hingleswip, though some would seek to stop this mundane action. Soon I suspect we shall be fighting and running for our lives all over again."
Jibril
player, 70 posts
Fashionable and stylish
cleric of Azuth
Wed 12 Aug 2009
at 01:16
  • msg #173

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Lambrac:
Lambrac winced at the ear-piercing sound of the whistle, not for its loudness, but for the attention it would bring. "Are you quite sure this is a wise idea? We've already been tricked by your amlakkars, how can you be sure that they won't just come back and finish the job?"


Jibril shrugged. "I'm not sure. If they are imposters, I guess I will be in trouble soon enough.  There's no need to wait. I'll find you later." But before the man leaves, Jibril chanted a quick prayer and touched his arm, in hopes of alleviating some of his wounds.

18:13, Today: Jibril rolled 2 using 1d8+1. cure light wounds. Spontaneously convert Sanctuary to Cure Light Wounds.
Krogan
player, 45 posts
I'm always up
for a fight!
Wed 12 Aug 2009
at 01:16
  • msg #174

Re: 1 Mirtul DR1368 – 'A Tempting Proposition'

Lambrac:
Soon I suspect we shall be fighting and running for our lives all over again."


Krogan chuckled.

Well, both can be fun.   Perhaps we could join you, for now, anyway?
He seemed to direct the question to Thaniel as much as to Lambrac.

Then he looked over at Jibril.
And if your friend is going to insist on summoning the "back up assassins" that are almost certainly waiting around, then we should probably go.

The big orc directed a quiet but strong call to the priest.
Um...sir?  The round human who tried to have you killed already cleared the street earlier so no one would interfere.  I REALLY doubt that anyone is around to hear that whistle that would WANT to help us.

He chuckled at the idea of the fancily dressed man whistling and ending up summoning MORE assassins.
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